ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Lead Platform Engineer to join our API Platforms (HAPI) team at H&M Group. In this role, you will be a senior technical leader with deep, hands-on expertise in API platforms, responsible for evolving and scaling one of H&M’s most critical technology platforms.
You will play a central role in shaping the future of our API platform, including the consolidation of multiple API Management instances, modernization of CI/CD pipelines, and significant improvements to developer experience and time-to-market. This is a strategically important, highly senior role, focused on platform depth rather than enterprise-wide solution architecture.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead the technical design and evolution of H&M’s central API platform (HAPI)
- Own and drive the technical roadmap for API platform pipelines and onboarding
- Design and implement target architecture to consolidate multiple API Management instances into a unified platform
- Provide deep technical guidance on API Management, gateways, onboarding flows, and platform governance
- Lead modernization and optimization of CI/CD pipelines supporting API lifecycle management
- Improve developer experience and time-to-market, reducing friction for internal engineering teams
- Balance centralized governance with decentralized API ownership across teams
- Work hands-on where valuable (PoCs, experimentation, platform improvements) while keeping a strong strategic focus
- Act as a technical mentor and guide for platform engineers without formal people management
- Collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager and Lead Technical Architect to shape strategy and execution
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will work within the API Platforms (HAPI) team, a small, highly specialized group responsible for building and evolving H&M Group’s central API platform. The team partners closely with hundreds of internal engineering teams who publish and consume APIs across global digital, retail, and e‑commerce domains. You will collaborate day‑to‑day with the Engineering Manager, a Lead Technical Architect, and senior platform engineers, as well as security, cloud, and operations teams who ensure the platform remains secure, resilient, and scalable. The API Platforms team plays a central role in major digital initiatives and supports multiple H&M Group brands, making collaboration, technical credibility, and strong stakeholder engagement essential to success in this role.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
Experience & leadership
- 8–10+ years of experience in platform engineering, API platforms, or infrastructure engineering
- Proven experience owning and delivering large-scale platform modernization initiatives
- Demonstrated success in consolidating or modernizing complex platform ecosystems
- Strong track record of defining and maintaining platform standards and guardrails
- Ability to lead through technical credibility, ownership, and influence
Must-have technical experience
- Strong, hands-on experience with Azure API Management (architecture, governance, scaling)
- Deep understanding of API platforms, gateways, and enterprise API patterns
- Proven experience modernizing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines at scale
- Solid knowledge of cloud-native platforms on Azure (GCP experience is a strong plus)
- Experience working with legacy platforms while building modern, greenfield solutions
- Good understanding of security, compliance, and governance for API platforms
Way of working
- Strategic and pragmatic—able to balance long‑term vision with real‑world constraints
- Comfortable working in a small, high-impact team with high ownership
- Strong communicator, able to explain complex platform topics clearly
- Collaborative mindset; thrives working closely with other senior technical leaders
- Willing to be hands-on when it adds value, without being a delivery-focused IC role
Technical Skills & Competencies
- Advanced platform and API architecture experience
- Azure (required) | GCP (highly valued)
- API Management platforms (e.g. Azure API Management, Kong)
- CI/CD pipeline architecture and orchestration
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
- Kubernetes, Docker, container-based architectures
- Centralized and decentralized platform models
- Developer portals, onboarding flows, and API lifecycle tooling
- Strong security and governance awareness for enterprise platforms
Preferred Qualifications
- Azure certifications (AZ‑305, AZ‑400)
- Experience with API platform consolidation strategies
- GitOps practices and tools
- Event-driven and enterprise integration patterns
- Experience improving developer experience at scale
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company with strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we use our scale and knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
- At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
- All our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program (HIP)
- Staff discount usable across all H&M Group brands, in stores and online
- Work-life balance, 30 days’ vacation, and wellness allowance of 4000 SEK/year
- Access to Benify for discounts on gym memberships, travel, hotels, and more
- Compensation boost during parental leave
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it is our people who make us who we are.
This is a full-time, permanent position, starting as soon as possible according to agreement. The role is hybrid, based in Stockholm, Sweden, where close collaboration with stakeholders is an important part of the role.
Apply by submitting your CV in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page.
We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. We are eager to meet you!
Skills Required
- 8-10+ years of experience in platform engineering, API platforms, or infrastructure engineering
- Strong, hands-on experience with Azure API Management
- Proven experience modernizing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines at scale
- Solid knowledge of cloud-native platforms on Azure
- Advanced platform and API architecture experience
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
H&M Group Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
